Department of Orthopaedics
Department of Orthopaedics at Queens NRI Hospital is one of the well-known Orthopaedic Centre. Joint replacements, Sports Medicine and Spine Surgery and other Trauma Surgery services are available at our hospital. Orthopaedic surgeons in this hospital range from the Icons of the city to young dynamic surgeons trained for specific super specialities. Our orthopaedic surgeons not only perform excellent surgery but they are well known at international level as faculty for teaching and research.
From Trauma to Joint Replacement Surgeries, from Arthroscopy to Sport injuries and from Spine surgeries to Paediatric orthopaedics, our surgeons are trained to perform to the best of their ability. They are well supported by the state of the art joint replacement operation theatre. Advanced arthroscopic equipment facilitates the Orthopaedic endeavour. All this is supported by digital Radiography, CT scan, MRI facilities that will make the services rendered of a very high quality.
We have a Triage process for determining the priority of patient's treatments based on the severity of their condition. Our Casualty is capable of handling all Life and limb saving procedures.
What is orthopedics
Orthopedics is the field of medicine concerned with the study and treatment of the musculoskeletal system, especially the spine, muscles and joints. This complex system includes bones, muscles, joints and nerves which allow you to work, move and be active.
What do orthopedics treat?
A person who specializes in orthopedics is known as an orthopedician. Orthopedician use surgical and non-surgical methods to treat musculoskeletal issues such as sports injuries and joint pain. They treat a wide variety of musculoskeletal conditions. Some conditions may be present from birth or due to aging or various injuries.
Orthopedics conditions
General problems of orthopedics are
Arthritis
This is joint inflammation causing pain, joint damage.
Muscle atrophy
This is loss of muscle tissue causing weakness and difficulty in movement. It is caused by damage to the nerves.
Osteoporosis
This is due to loss of bone density making the bones weak which increases the risk of fractures.
Pinched nerve
This occurs when a spiral nerve root becomes compressed and irritated. Spinal disc problems are the main causes of pinched nerve.
Musculoskeletal cancer
This includes malignancy of tissues or structures of musculoskeletal system.
Orthopedic autoimmune diseases
This occurs when the body’s immune system starts attacking its own healthy cells and tissues.
Osteomalacia
This causes adults bones to soften. It results in muscle weakness, bone pain, fractures. Vitamin D deficiency is the most common cause of this condition.
Symptoms of orthopedic conditions
The major symptoms of orthopedic issues varies depending on the body part.
- Unusual appearance of a joint
- Fatigue combined with joint pain
- Muscle spasms
- Numbness
- Joint stiffness
- Swelling of the injured area
- Difficulty in moving a joint
Symptoms such as pain, swelling, numbness may depends on the specific condition and your activity level.
Reducing the risk of orthopedic diseases
You may be able to lower the risk of orthopedic diseases by doing the following
Balancing strength training with stretching exercises
Stretching is important to maintain flexibility, decrease stress injuries Stretching exercises promote increased flexibility and help you to prevent muscle and joint injuries.
Develop strong core muscles
Strong core muscles help you to balance your body weight. Yoga is a good exercise to strengthen your muscles and improve your orthopedic health.
Maintain a healthy weight
Whenever there is weight gained, there is a great amount of risk of developing osteoarthritis. Obesity puts weight on your joints which can weaken your muscles and increase the risk of injuries.
Exercise regularly
Exercises like swimming, stretching, walking and swimming are good for everyone. Exercises are good to increase your muscle strength.
Wear comfortable shoes
Good shoes promote proper alignment. Women who wear high heels have the risk of developing back pain and knee pain.
Regular check ups
Regular visits to your doctor is one great way to protect your orthopedic health. This is especially important for older adults who are likely to develop arthritis and injuries. They tell you some additional methods to protect your orthopedic health.
Treatments and Procedures
Orthopedic procedures are ways to diagnose and treat musculoskeletal problems. This includes conditions that affect muscles, bones and joints and nerves. Common procedures include
Arthroplasty
This is an orthopedic surgery to replace a damaged joint with an artificial joint implant. The other name for arthroplasty is called joint replacement.
Arthroscopy
It is a surgery using a miniature camera to view the inside of a joint. Using arthroscopy, doctors diagnose joint problems and make repairs if necessary.
Injections for pain relief
Spinal injections help diagnose the source of back and neck pain. They also treat spinal pain that radiates to legs and arms.
Orthopedic stem cell therapy
This therapy uses your own bone marrow and stem cells to repair injuries and fight the disease. Doctors inject stem cells into the injured area.
Platelet rich plasma injection
They use platelets from your own blood for healing. Doctors inject platelets into the injured tissue.
Synovial biopsy
It is procedure to diagnose joint problems. Doctors may drain the joint if it has excess synovial fluid.
Common reasons for visiting an orthopedic doctor
An orthopedic doctor is a specialist in all parts concerning the musculoskeletal system, which consists of bones, joints, muscles and nerves. They work together to allow you to move without pain. Sometimes we develop injuries in these tissues while playing sports, exercising etc. Orthopedic doctors in Vizag not only treat the injuries in the musculoskeletal system but also help you cope up in rebuilding of the system. The common reasons for visiting a doctor are
Pain
Pain in your body can be due to damage in muscles and bones. If left untreated, the pain can worsen over a period of time making it compulsory to visit an orthopedic doctor.
Performance
For athletes, knee joint is often subject to wear and tear in the body. Knees play an important role in supporting the body weight and to perform the daily functions in life. So, any problem with your knees requires a knee arthroscopy to be done to rectify any problem.
Posture
Nowadays, since everyone are hooked towards their PC’s, bad posture is a common ailment these days. This limits their mobility and leaves the body with problems. A diet deficient of calcium results in knee pain or ankle pain. This would lead to osteoporotic fracture at the slightest fall. Then, you would be required to visit an orthopedic doctor.
Services
Orthopedic services aim at treating the musculoskeletal system. This includes your bones, joints, tendons and muscles.
Bone problems include
- Bone deformities
- Bone tumor
- Fractures
- Joint problems include
- Arthritis
- Bursitis
Joint pain include
- Joint swelling
- Dislocation
- Ligament tears
Hand and wrist problems
- Fractures
- Tendon or ligament injury
- Tendintis
Surgeries Available
- Joint Replacement – Primary and Revision surgery for Hip, Knee, Shoulder & Elbow
- Computerized Navigational Joint Replacement Surgery (will be available soon)
- Arthroscopic Surgery of hip, knee, shoulder and elbow, ankle and wrist joint
- Sports Medicine
- Spine Surgery – Disc Surgery, Corrective surgery for degenerative Spine problem, Scoliosis surgery & Infection of spine
- Paediatric Orthopedics
- Trauma Centre with 24hrs Emergency Casualty Services
- Regenerative Biological Orthopedic Medicine – Cartilages & Bone Implantation
THE HOSPITAL IS ACCREDITED FOR DNB ORTHOPAEDIC.
